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Solar Power in 78879 (Rio Frio, TX)

Solar Energy in 78879

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Solar Panels in 78879

Solar panels in 78879 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 78879

The total length of the day in 78879 (Rio Frio, TX) today (April 20, 2025) will be 13 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 78879 (Rio Frio, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 78879

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Solar Energy Analysis for 78879

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Solar Energy Glossary

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)

Global Horizontal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation that is received per unit area by a surface that is always positioned in a horizontal manner.

Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)

Direct Normal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is always perpendicular to the sun rays that come in a straight line from the direction of the sun at its current position in the sky.

Average Tilt at Latitude (ATaL)

Average Tilt at Latitude: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude. ATaL will often produce the optimum energy output.

Solar Radiation Levels in 78879

Solar Radiation Data in 78879

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 78879

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Solar Power Comparison: 78879 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 78879

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Solar Power: 78879 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 78879

Sunrise / Sunset in 78879

Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:05 am
- Sunset: 8:10 pm
- Length of Day: 13:5

Best Months for Solar in 78879

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Solar Panel Installs in 78879

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Solar Power Output in 78879

The Power of Solar in 78879

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 78879. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 78879. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 78879

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Weather Forecast for 78879 ^[5]

Sun Apr 20

79°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 79°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 53%

Mon Apr 21

84°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 88°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Apr 22

78°F

Very Heavy Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 99%

Wed Apr 23

74°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 77°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Apr 24

74°F

Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Apr 25

74°F

Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 78879

About 78879

The ZIP code 78879 is associated with the city of Rio Frio in Real County in Texas.

78879 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 78879, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.